Mystery
The Vermillion Sea
No CoverThe Vermillion Sea
2026·314 pages
A scientist aboard a 1920s yacht expedition faces mysteries and occult forces in the Gulf of California.
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A scientist aboard a 1920s yacht expedition faces mysteries and occult forces in the Gulf of California.
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From the author of Glamorous Notions comes a harrowing tale set aboard a yacht in the 1920s, where luxury borders on lunacy and mysteries of the deep blur the lines between science and the occult.
The Great War may be over, but brilliant scientist Billie McKennan continues the fight to be taken seriously.
When a deliberate omission wins her a marine biologist position aboard an expedition funded by a wealthy eccentric, she quickly discovers she's not the only one keeping secrets.
The opulent ...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Minor references to romantic tension; no explicit scenes depicted.
Violence & gore
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Frequent horror elements with likely graphic depictions of maritime terror.
Profanity
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Minimal strong language expected in historical context.
Substance use
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Possible minor alcohol use in social settings on a yacht.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Central themes of occult mysteries and sinister supernatural forces.
Political content
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Minor social commentary on gender roles in science.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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